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meticulously-furnished

|me-tic-u-lous-ly-fur-nished|

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/məˈtɪkjələsli ˈfɜrnɪʃt/

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/məˈtɪkjʊləsli ˈfɜːnɪʃt/

detailed furnishing

Etymology
Etymology Information

'meticulously-furnished' originates from the English word 'meticulous,' which comes from the Latin word 'meticulosus,' meaning 'fearful' or 'timid,' and 'furnished,' from the Old French 'furniss-,' meaning 'to provide or supply.'

Historical Evolution

'meticulous' changed from the Latin 'meticulosus' to the English 'meticulous,' and 'furnished' evolved from the Old French 'furniss-' to the modern English 'furnished.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'meticulous' meant 'fearful' or 'timid,' but over time it evolved to mean 'showing great attention to detail.' 'Furnished' has largely retained its meaning of 'provided with furniture.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

furnished with great attention to detail and precision.

The apartment was meticulously-furnished, with every piece of furniture perfectly placed.

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Last updated: 2025/04/05 23:05